Community Calendar

Have fun making a candle.

Make your own custom candle

Let's make some bugs!
- Presented by Anne McGrath

Join us in crafting some cool bugs while learning interesting facts about why we should love insects!

Free and open to the public.
For kids ages 6 to 12 with an adult.

Location: Montrose Botanic Gardens, 1800 Pavilion Dr (just south of the Montrose Pavilion)

Limited class size; pre-register at montrosegardens.org/programs to save your spot!

Day of Mindfulness
Every 2nd Saturday of the month
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Hearth (138 Grand Ave, Paonia)

Gather for a peaceful morning of:

Sitting meditation

Tea ceremony

Reflections on writings and songs from Plum Village

A chance to slow down and reconnect with stillness and presence.

Introduction to the Northern European knitting traditions. Second and fourth Sundays.

This songwriting class with artist Nate Traveler is designed for ages 14-17. Explore songwriting techniques together with other creative individuals and come away inspired with new skills.

Make your own pottery by hand.

FREE classes: September thru May, Mondays 4PM for ages7-8, 5PM for ages 9-12. Wednesdays, 4PM for ages 5-6. Go to www.gmaec.org for details and to register.

Writing as Remedy workshops at Wellspring Vitality invite you into a supportive, creative space where storytelling becomes a tool for healing, reflection, and connection. Through friendly prompts and shared presence, we use words to process what’s been held, honor lived experience, and remember that we don’t heal alone. No writing experience needed, just a willingness to show up and explore.

Furthering knowledge in the field of photography through presentations, sharing, and critiquing images, outings and cameraderie.